CVE-2025-21179
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2025-21179 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DHCP Client Service Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
DHCP Client Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.3107 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.3107 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21179Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-21179?
DHCP Client Service Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2025-21179?
CVE-2025-21179 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21179?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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